Frequently Asked Questions – Community Information only. You can find other frequently asked questions about the marathon and registration questions here.

Why Sunday?
Most large marathons are held on Sunday for public safety considerations, since traffic volume is consistently lowest on Sunday. The Georgia Marathon selects dates that avoid Easter, Palm Sunday, and Passover and works to minimize the impact on local traffic by having Police officers at each intersection, publicizing the race course, street closures, traffic advisories, and suggested traffic directions, and encouraging MARTA for
participants, volunteers, spectators, and the public.

Street List & Traffic Lanes